GEORGE LANSBURY MEMORIAL LECTURE 2017

Thu 23 November 2017 6.30pm at Queen Mary University

The Media and PoliticsKevin Maguire (associate editor, Daily Mirror)

The George Lansbury Memorial Trust was founded in 2012 to commemorate the life, work and legacy of George Lansbury (1859–1940). A pioneering campaigner for peace, women’s rights, local democracy and improvements in labour conditions, Lansbury was an adopted East Ender who made a great contribution to local as well as national life.

Charities, ex-residents and housing professionals, including Cllr Sirajul Islam, Deputy Mayor for Housing, attended a homelessness workshop at Poplar Union in September to explore issues facing people in temporary accommodation in Tower Hamlets.

New members welcome at Poplar’s first community choir – no singing experience needed. Join them on Monday’s 6.30pm-8.30pm at The Cabin. £5/week or £30 for 10 week term. Please contact Hannah for further information: poplarchoir@gmail.com / 0207 510 0848.

Find out how to turn your business ideas into a reality! The next 20 attendees will also receive a Complimentary Discovery Session with a Certified Personal/Business Coach. Saturday 4 November, 1.00pm – 4.00pm at Utswo Centre, 62 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JJ.

Money worries? Help is at hand!

Are you finding it hard coping with your finances? Maybe you’ve moved onto Universal Credit and are finding things tough, or your living costs are going up, but your income is still the same. Contact the Bromley by Bow Centre’s Getting on with Money team to book a one-to-one appointment with a money management advisor. Appointments are available across Tower Hamlets including at Poplar HARCA’s Chrisp Street offices. Contact gettingonwithmoney@bbbc.org.uk or call 0208 709 9745.

National Stress Awareness Day – 1 November

Resident Training Programme 2017-18

Want to learn new skills? Build your confidence? Find out more about living in your home? There’s a range of courses available, including Paediatric First Aid training and Public Speaking & Presentation skills.

Bow Brew is showcasing various works from a long standing showing at P21 Gallery in London, featuring artists from Dogsaunt Art. Huge thanks to Olli Group, who earlier this year were contracted to transform the reception at St Paul’s Way Centre into a co-working space. Olli Group sourced the artwork and put it all up for nothing, and we love it!

The theme of the exhibition was the future of Somalia as seen through the eyes of the artists. The art works were part of an interactive structure where you could look through portals to see a futuristic cityscape.

Take a look next time you’re there or passing by: Bow Brew, 83 St Paul’s Way, E3 4AJ

This autumn, Magic Me will be partnering with Poplar Union to offer free open workshops on the theme of decorum. If you identify as female, are over 55, live in East London and have an opinion and something to say – get involved!

In these workshops, we will share the behaviour we have been taught, what we have inherited and the rules we either obey or refuse to follow.

A creative space for people living with chronic health issues. This is a pilot project exploring the idea of Dance as Medicine through movement, breath, partner-work, guided imagery, writing and drawing. Starting Sunday 19th November at Chisenhale Dance Space, E3 5QZ.

The first “Reclaiming the Streets” campaign meeting was held at Bow Brew café in October. The group came up with a great diversity of ideas on how to reduce Air Pollution , redesign the urban space and create a stronger community in Tower Hamlets. What’s your dream for Tower Hamlets? Let them know your vision on Facebook.

On Saturday 11 November, 2.00pm- 3.00pm join Poplar Union for the funny, frank and authentic, Muvvahood. Muvvahood is a one woman show, created from the voices of real single mothers living in London today.

In the UK, 1 in 4 families are headed by a single parent. That’s 2 million single parents in the UK alone. 91% of single parents are mothers. This will be a relaxed performance so babies and young children are welcome to attend.

See what live music and events are on at The Beehive, including Marv Radio, an award winning beatboxer, rapper, singer and producer. In the EP, Marv intertwines the worlds of spirituality and hip hop, navigating such topics as gentrification, levels of consciousness, lost love and finding a balance in it all.

Supporting Personal Development for Health and Wellbeing – person-centred and group support.

Self-care Awareness Day on Tues 14th November

Everyone is welcome to attend the session or just to have a chat from inspirational people, who followed the programme as a way of coping better with the effects of their complex health conditions, alongside their conventional medical treatment.

Referrals to Healthy Lifestyles are currently made by Social Prescribers, but anyone living in Tower Hamlets could self-refer to the programme, just by coming in. Personalised consultation would be arranged afterwards.

Becoming a befriender can be a rewarding experience. You can make a difference to the quality of life of older people by committing to 2-3 hours a week. To find out more or to apply, please contact Sangeeta Bhatt on 07436 159857 or email: Sangeeta.bhatt@volunteeringmatters.org.uk

This is a lovely new opportunity for local people to share their knowledge of fresh Asian ingredients and cookery with others who need a bit of help identifying the more unusual produce available in Chrisp Street Market. We are looking for two confident and personable home cooks to lead a group of learners around Chrisp Street Market. You will have a good knowledge of all the Asian produce on sale in the market and be able to explain what’s what.

Wow! These newly upholstered chairs were upcycled in a workshop with young people, led by Fussilat Ibrahim, Operations Officer at Spotlight. Take a look at the before and after shots, these chairs would cost a pretty penny in a shop. The noticeboard has certainly been brightened up too!